acromegaly

Addison's disease

occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone, characterized by chronic, worsening fatigue and muscle weakness, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, and weight loss

androgens

antidiuretic

antidiurectic hormone

which is secreted by the hypothalamus and stored and released in the pituitary gland, helps control blood pressure by reducing the amount of water that is excreted through the kidneys. In contrast, a diuretic is administered to increase the amount of urine secreation

chemical thyroidectomy

oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells. Disables at least part of the thyroid gland, used to treat chronic hyperthyroid disorders such as Graves' disease and cancer AKA-RADIOACTIVE IODINE TREATMENT (RAI)

cortisol

diabetes inspidus (DI)

caused by an insufficient production of the antidiurectic hormone ADH or by the inability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to this hormone (insufficient quantities of ADH [which is secreted by the hypothalamus and stored and released in the pituitary gland] results in too much fluid being secreted by the kidneys..which caused polydipsia and polyuria; if not controlled can cause severe dehydration)

endocrinologist

endocrinology

epinephrine

stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to physical injury or to mental stress such as fear, it makes the heart beat faster and can raise blood pressure, also helps the liver release glucose (sugar) and limits the release of insulin AKA-ADRENALINE

growth hormone

glucagon (GCG)

hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in response to low levels of glucose in the bloodstream increases the glucose level by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream

hyperinsulinism

hyperpituitarism

hyperthyroidism

the overproduction of thyroid hormones which causes an imbalance of the metabolism, symptoms include increased metabolic rate, sweating, nervousness, and weight loss....most common cause is Graves' disease AKA-THYROTOXICOSIS

insulinoma

laparoscopic adrenalectomy

leptin

a protein hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation of appetite (leptin leaves the fat cells and travels in the bloodstream to the brain, where is acts on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and burn fat stored in adipose tissue)

myxedema

norepinephrine

both a hormone and a neurohormone, it is released as a hormone by the adrenal medulla and as a neurohormone by the sympathetic nervous system, plays an important role in the "fight-or-flight response" by raising blood pressure, strengthing the heartbeat, and stimulating muscle contractions

pancreatalgia

pancreatectomy

surgical removal or all or part of the pancreas, performed to treat pancreatic cancer, this procedure also involves removing the spleen, gallbladder, common bile duct, and portions of the small intestine and stomach

pinealopathy

pituitarism

pituitary adenoma

slow-growing benign tumors of pituitary gland, there are 2 types
--functioning--often produce hormones in large and irregular amounts
--nonfunctioning-- do not produce any significant amounts of these hormones

progesterone

prolactinoma

benign tumor of the pituitary gland...causes pituitary gland to produce too much of the lactogenic hormone known as prolactin, can cause infertility in women and erectile dysfunction in men, and can impair vision

cretinism

Cushing's syndrome

caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, cortisol has an anti-inflammatory action, and it regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body...symptoms include red "moon" face

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

insulin

hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream....functions in 2 way
1)when energy is needed, insulin allows glucose to enter the cells to be used as this energy
2)when additional glucose is not needed, insulin stimulates the liver to convert glucose into glycogen for storage

melonocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

oxytocin (OXT)

stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth, after childbirth, oxytocin controls postnatal hemorrhage and stimulates the flow of milk from the mammary glands (Pitocin is a synthetic form of oxytocin that is administered to induce or speed up labor

pacreatitis

pituitary gland

testosterone

the most important of the male sex hormones. both males and females have it, but the additional testosterone in males stimulates the growth of the male sex organs in the fetus and the development of the male sex characteristics during puberty

galactorrhea

genital herpes

caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2, symptoms include itching or burning before the appearance of lesions on the genitals or rectum, its highly contagious, even when visible lesions are not present....there is no cure

Apgar score

fibrocystic breast disease

gonorrhea

a highly contagious condition caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae, in women it affects the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes...in men it affects the urethra by causing painful urination and an abnormal discharge, can also affect the mouth, throat, and anus of both men and women

premature menopause

syphilis

caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum, has many symptoms that are difficult to distinguish from other STDs, its highly contagious and is passed from person to person through direct contact with a chancre (a sore caused by syphilis)